If you like the silent powerful character of Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher, you'll love the irreverent Isilian, hunter of menacing creatures and lover of women, whose skill in battle, sardonic sense of humor, and deep sense of right and wrong drive this epic fantasy novella. As the lone survivor of the School of the Wolf, Isilian's skills and courage enable him to protect the innocent from vicious werewolves, shambles, vampires, and other filth, but leave him vulnerable to unscrupulous humans.

In this first book, Isilian responds to a call for a hunter to protect villagers who are being preyed on by werewolves. At first it seems like any other contract, but when he fulfills the request he discovers that he has become the unwitting instrument in the unscrupulous plans of the town mayor, who in turn is being manipulated by beings further up the food chain. Despite the gathering cloud of dark forces that seem to be plaguing the Hunter, he finds allies in the town and within the Church, who appreciate not only his strength, but also his character and dedication to truth and justice.

Prepare for surprises at every turn. Not everything is as it first appears, and it is not clear who can and cannot be trusted. Trusting his instincts, Isilian uncovers a conspiracy among the Templars, and discovers deeper plots within plots that threaten to take away more than life itself.